- Dexterity is important only for a select few classes. Every other stat will be more valuable to you as a Runewarden, even intelligence. Don't feel bad about sacrificing it.

- Strength has diminishing returns for direct damage, but your finisher for everything but DWB (Disembowel) scales directly to it. That being said, survival is the name of the game when it comes to leveling up, so particularly without artefacts you'll probably get more value from the constitution. You can change your specialisation/traits later if you find that you're lacking finishing power but surviving fine.

- All races and weaponspecs are absolutely viable. Pick the one that feels the most fun for you and the character you want to play. Of the races you're mulling over, I would recommend Dwarf or Tash'la, as they provide the most survivability. I think DWC is probably the most versatile choice for weaponmastery spec, and if you're not looking at 2H that would be my recommendation. Note that this can also be changed later if you don't like what you've picked.

- You'll want to aim for tri-trans in your class skills, as well as Survival and Avoidance. Some Riding is also valuable, but the former are more important.

You will definitely want to try to find someone in-game to use as a resource for these and more detailed questions. I recommend joining a house, since they'll provide a lot of structure and opportunities to learn and develop your character.

- Dexterity is important only for a select few classes. Every other stat will be more valuable to you as a Runewarden, even intelligence. Don't feel bad about sacrificing it.

- Strength has diminishing returns for direct damage, but your finisher for everything but DWB (Disembowel) scales directly to it. That being said, survival is the name of the game when it comes to leveling up, so particularly without artefacts you'll probably get more value from the constitution. You can change your specialisation/traits later if you find that you're lacking finishing power but surviving fine.

- All races and weaponspecs are absolutely viable. Pick the one that feels the most fun for you and the character you want to play. Of the races you're mulling over, I would recommend Dwarf or Tash'la, as they provide the most survivability. I think DWC is probably the most versatile choice for weaponmastery spec, and if you're not looking at 2H that would be my recommendation. Note that this can also be changed later if you don't like what you've picked.

- You'll want to aim for tri-trans in your class skills, as well as Survival and Avoidance. Some Riding is also valuable, but the former are more important.

You will definitely want to try to find someone in-game to use as a resource for these and more detailed questions. I recommend joining a house, since they'll provide a lot of structure and opportunities to learn and develop your character.

First of all, 200 ping is irrelevant. Especially with queuing, it's a minor disadvantage at best, and not something that should steer your class choice. There are almost no situations in achaea where you need to react within 200 ms with no forewarning.

As for race choice, maximize strength for a knight if you want to pvp. You "can" go con spec, and several people do, especially for bashing, but knights need high strength to be dangerous in pvp. I'd say it's str > con >>> int >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dex for a knight

Weapon damage scales with strength, ground rune damage scales with int, con is always important for not dying, dex is practically unnoticeable without stacking it to an insane degree.

Outside dwb (using pulp), murdering people as runewarden is entirely reliant on having sufficient strength.

High str/con is going to be preferable for your racial choice, you get one free reincarnation/trait reset so starting con then transitioning to str when you're higher level sets you up for an easier progression.

Weaponmastery -> Runelore to runeblades _> Chivalry is a loose order to keep in mind, but you'll want to address attaining all the useful low investment skills before transing everything. Your organisation in game should be able to run you through the details.

First of all, 200 ping is irrelevant. Especially with queuing, it's a minor disadvantage at best, and not something that should steer your class choice. There are almost no situations in achaea where you need to react within 200 ms with no forewarning.

As for race choice, maximize strength for a knight if you want to pvp. You "can" go con spec, and several people do, especially for bashing, but knights need high strength to be dangerous in pvp. I'd say it's str > con >>> int >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> dex for a knight

Weapon damage scales with strength, ground rune damage scales with int, con is always important for not dying, dex is practically unnoticeable without stacking it to an insane degree.

Outside dwb (using pulp), murdering people as runewarden is entirely reliant on having sufficient strength.

High str/con is going to be preferable for your racial choice, you get one free reincarnation/trait reset so starting con then transitioning to str when you're higher level sets you up for an easier progression.

Weaponmastery -> Runelore to runeblades _> Chivalry is a loose order to keep in mind, but you'll want to address attaining all the useful low investment skills before transing everything. Your organisation in game should be able to run you through the details.

Thank you for the explanation. I have general picture of what should be done now